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Moo Shu Pork Recipe

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Moo Shu Pork is a classic Chinese stir-fry dish featuring tender pork tenderloin, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful hoisin-based sauce, served wrapped in warm tortillas or traditional wrappers. Quick to prepare and packed with savory and aromatic flavors, this recipe makes a perfect weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Pork and Sauce

  • 1 lb pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Vegetables

  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 cup carrot, julienned
  • 1/2 cup cabbage, shredded

Serving

  • 8 small flour tortillas or wrappers
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pork: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced pork tenderloin and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is browned and cooked through. Remove the pork from the pan and set aside.
  2. Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onions soften and the garlic is fragrant but not burnt.
  3. Cook the vegetables: Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms, julienned carrots, and shredded cabbage to the skillet. Stir-fry the mixture for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables become tender-crisp, maintaining some crunch.
  4. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ground ginger, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  5. Combine pork and sauce: Return the cooked pork to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and stir well to coat everything evenly. Cook together for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the dish to heat through.
  6. Warm the tortillas/wrappers: Heat the tortillas or wrappers in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, or warm them in the microwave for 20-30 seconds until pliable and heated through.
  7. Serve: Spoon the pork and vegetable mixture onto each warmed tortilla or wrapper. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro if desired, then roll or fold to enjoy.

Notes

  • You can substitute pork tenderloin with chicken breast or firm tofu for variation.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce and gluten-free wrappers or serve over steamed rice.
  • If shiitake mushrooms are unavailable, cremini or button mushrooms can be used as alternatives.
  • The dish can be prepared ahead by cooking components separately and quickly stir-frying them together just before serving.
  • Adjust the seasoning by adding more hoisin sauce for sweetness or chili sauce for heat according to preference.

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